Detroit to Akron flights
Akron lies 188 km (117 mi) south-east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Detroit | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 197,542 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | CLE, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 44301–44398 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Detroit
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
Arriving in Akron
Akron is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,953 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 19 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | CLE | 46 km (29 mi) | 9,953 ft | 791 ft |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport (regional) | CAK | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,228 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Akron from Detroit?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Akron by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Akron?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Detroit to Akron flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); Akron also has CAK.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.